2018 KPW to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1272 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1164 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1227 JPY

2018 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.1272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.1164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1233 to the December average rate of 0.1246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1272 was down 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 636 JPY

2017 Average 623 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 582 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.30 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1267

0.1170

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KPW to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1208, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 JPY (High: 0.1257 / Low: 0.1206). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 JPY (High: 0.1230 / Low: 0.1216).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1252

2017 Avg (October) 0.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1257	0.1206	0.1233
February	0.1224	0.1179	0.1199
March	0.1188	0.1164	0.1178
April	0.1215	0.1175	0.1196
May	0.1233	0.1204	0.1219
June	0.1230	0.1216	0.1223
July	0.1256	0.1227	0.1238
August	0.1241	0.1222	0.1233
September	0.1264	0.1228	0.1245
October	0.1272	0.1243	0.1252
November	0.1266	0.1250	0.1259
December	0.1264	0.1218	0.1246